Associates &
Paralegals

Angélica Campoverde Ortiz

Senior Associate · International Consulting Director

Attorney with a strong track record in comprehensive legal advisory, comparative research, and strategic legal support for companies, international organizations, pension funds, and cooperation projects. Specialist in civil, corporate, tax, administrative law, digital business, and economic regulation. Has participated in international consultancies across Latin America, Africa, and the U.S., preparing legislative analyses, regulatory due diligence, compliance reviews, and contractual structuring. Her public-sector experience at the National Assembly gives her command of legislative processes, institutional relations, and technical public-policy analysis.

Education:
Master in International Cooperation and Development – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
Specialization in Taxation – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
Lawyer – Universidad de Cuenca

Languages: Spanish · English C2 · Italian C1

Andrés Herrera Bernal

Strategic Senior Associate

Attorney admitted in Colombia with twelve years of experience in the mining-energy and infrastructure sectors. Strong track record in regulatory, corporate, and contractual matters, including project structuring, M&A transactions, project finance, negotiation of EPC, EPCM, PPA, and joint-venture contracts, as well as representation before government entities and regulatory bodies. His experience combines commercial arbitration practice, strategic legal management, institutional relations, and cross-cutting support for sector companies, integrating a technical, analytical, and results-oriented vision.

Education:
Master in Mining/Energy Regulation – Universidad Externado de Colombia
Infrastructure Law Specialization – Universidad Externado de Colombia
Corporate Law Specialization – EAFIT
Lawyer – EAFIT

Languages: Spanish · English B2

Bryan Escaleras Martínez

Senior Associate

Master in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation and attorney admitted in Ecuador, with a comprehensive practice focused on strategic dispute resolution and multisectoral legal advisory. His experience spans mediation and arbitration — including complex proceedings and award annulments — as well as procedural litigation in administrative and constitutional matters. He has also worked in corporate law, public-private partnerships and projects, state-related project management, transit delegation contracts, sports law, and banking law. His approach combines technical rigor, strategic analysis, and the ability to handle highly complex matters in both public and private settings.

Education:
Master in Procedural Law and Oral Litigation – Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
Lawyer – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Languages: Spanish · English B2

Emily Gaibor Borja

Legal Assistant

Law student and mediator-in-training with experience in legal support and corporate advisory. Recognized with UIDE Honors. Teaching assistant in political theory and administrative law courses.

Interests: Commercial arbitration, complex litigation, administrative procedures, telecommunications, energy, data protection, and public contracting.

Education:
Mediator Training – Cámara de Economía Popular y Solidaria
Law Student – Universidad Internacional del Ecuador

Languages: Spanish · English B2

Abigail Cárdenas Real

Junior Associate

Attorney focused on public law and commercial arbitration. International Relations student. Listed on the USFQ Dean's Honor Roll. Representative in international arbitration competitions including the Willem C. Vis Moot. Abigail is currently pursuing a Specialization in Administrative Law at Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar.

Interests: Commercial arbitration, administrative law, constitutional law, and civil law.

Education:
Attorney – Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Languages: Spanish · English B2

Cristina Proaño Novillo

Legal Assistant

Cristina is a dedicated Law student at Universidad de los Hemisferios with practical experience in legal clinics, corporate research, and university administration. She specializes in drafting legal documents, managing institutional procedures, and analyzing case law across civil, intellectual property, and corporate law. Recognized on her university's Honor Roll and as a teaching assistant, she combines strong academic rigor with responsibility in handling sensitive information. Her proactive profile is backed by professional experience in dispute resolution, negotiation, and legal risk management.

Interests: Litigation, corporate law, PPP.

Education:
Law Student (7th semester) – Universidad Hemisferios

Languages: Spanish · English B2